Annual change in primary energy use in Mozambique
Mozambique: Annual change in primary energy use was 4.36 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use in Mozambique, 1981–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in primary energy use in Mozambique is 4.36 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 887.1% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use in Mozambique peaked at 8.54 terawatt-hours in 2012 and was at its lowest, -14.64 terawatt-hours, in 2018.
That places Mozambique 43rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.79 terawatt-hours | -11.23 terawatt-hours | 2.48 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.236 terawatt-hours | -0.3595 terawatt-hours | 1.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.56 terawatt-hours | -1.2 terawatt-hours | 4.16 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.61 terawatt-hours | -14.64 terawatt-hours | 8.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.34 terawatt-hours | -3.8 terawatt-hours | 6.99 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More energy & mining data for Mozambique
- Fuel imports 21.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 23.3% (2024)
- Gas production 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 58.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 75.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use in Mozambique?
- Annual change in primary energy use in Mozambique was 4.36 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 8.54 terawatt-hours in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.64 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- How does Mozambique rank for annual change in primary energy use?
- Mozambique ranks 43rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual change in primary energy use rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in primary energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Change in total energy supply relative to the previous year, measured in terawatt-hours.